Background: Loneliness and social isolation in older age are considered major public health
concerns and research on technology-based solutions is growing rapidly. This scoping …

The COVID-19 pandemic is worsening loneliness for many older people through the
challenges it poses in engaging with their social worlds. Digital technology has been offered …

Objectives: This study of loneliness across adult lifespan examined its associations with
sociodemographics, mental health (positive and negative psychological states and traits) …

While effective in reducing infections, social distancing during the COVID-19 outbreak may
carry ill effects on the mental health of older adults. The present study explored the efficacy …

Objective Older adults are at a high risk for loneliness, which impacts their health, well-
being, and longevity. While related to social isolation, loneliness is a distinct, internally …

Valid theorizing and quantitative comparisons of loneliness across cultures require cross‐
culturally similar meanings of loneliness. However, we know little about whether this is the …

Older migrants may be one of the most vulnerable populations during the coronavirus
pandemic, yet the degree of impact remains largely unknown. This study explores (1) the …

Engaging with older people who self-identify as lonely may help professionals in mental
health and other services understand how they deal with loneliness. The evidence-base for …

Abstract Background and Objectives Late-life depression is a major societal concern, but
older adults' attitudes toward its treatment remain complex. We aimed to explore older …

In this article, we analyse experiences of loneliness among older people living alone.
Current knowledge suggests that loneliness is a significant social issue that can …